Tag Archives: Termite Control

Billy the Exterminator, One Who Cares

I love watching “Billy the Exterminator.” He is not only entertaining, he is also very educational. His knowledge about insects, snakes, bats and other animals and pests is amazing. Billy is usually dressed all in black. In an He explained this is because the dirt didn’t show as well on black. That makes sense, considering […]

Termites and Mulch: Recipe for Disaster?

You are a religious homeowner and hobby gardener. You know about the quality of the islands that provide horticultural mulches with flowers and cuttings on the tree. At the same time, you should know that he chooses to consume almost anything from wood. Can you attract termites to your home just by spreading cypress mulch? […]

The Basics of Shingle Roof Replacement

Most shingle roofs are only built to last about 20 years. Granted, nowadays, you can find 30-year shingles but odds are your roof does not have them unless it was recently re-done. Roof replacement, next to termite control, is one of the most costly expenses in home maintenance. If you can avoid having to re-tile […]

Do I Need a Termite Bond on My Home?

Here in the Southeast United States termites cause more damage to homes than fire or theft. Unfortunately most insurance companies do not cover damage from termites. For this reason the pest control industry continues to grow with termite bonds even in a struggling economy. I know this because I am a service manager for a […]